Stunning photos from inside the Women's March, which saw hundreds of thousands of protesters descend on DC

Norah Quasha, 6, gets a lift from her dad as the two participate in the Women's March on Washington.Lucy Nicholson/Reuters

An estimated half a million people joined the Women's March on Washington on a crisp Saturday the day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the US.

The march aims to bring together women across diverse backgrounds and send a bold message to the new administration that they will not be ignored or have their rights stomped on.

People carried signs with calls for gender equality and anti-Trump statements, though the rally's organizers have insisted the demonstration is more pro-women than anti-Trump. Many sported pink knitted beanies called "pussy hats," a symbol of solidarity among the protestors.

These stunning and soon to be iconic photos show what it was like to be there.